NKC C N Sept/Oct 2011 - NANAIMO KENNEL CLUB

N K C C ANINE N EWSSept/Oct 2011Purpose of the Club: Promoting the welfare and development of all dogs.Providing training classes for owners and dogs, and information on dog care and training.Holding shows, trials and other activities for dogs .Nanaimo Kennel ClubBox 554, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5L5Building phone: 250-756-4122On the Web, at: http://www.nanaimokennelclub.ca General Meetings: 4th Monday,monthly except July, August,DecemberBeban Park, Room 8, 7:15 pmNewsletter deadline:15th of each month.Email tonkc.newsletter@gmail.comNKC Executive 2010PresidentDel Beaulac716-17011st Vice-PresidentLinda Halliday741-07412nd Vice-PresidentCarole Ann Brown714-0772SecretarySandra Wilson245-5664TreasurerJanice McAllan729-7021DirectorsRen MacGregor468-0176Diane Brown751-1202Dawn Dunphy753-1957Maggie Henigman756-0268Sarah Lane713-1270Sandi Malcolm729-9920MembershipVal Harvey754-6659AIOC RepMargo Banks248-8768NewsletterCarolyn Solsbury754-5464President’s MessageHiatus: hi-a-tus [hahy-ey-tuh's] noun, plural -tus-es.1. a break or interruption in the continuity of work or actionNKC are unfamiliar with the term Hiatus. We are just as activeduring our summer hiatus as we are the rest of the year! Wehad members competing actively in the summer shows andtrials. There were some major Hunt tests and Herding stuff.Even tracking was busy trying out new venues. And againthere was VIEX which was another terrifically successfulshowcase for the club.Altruism: al-tru-ism [al-troo-is-uhm] noun1. a principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotionto the welfare of others.NKC definitely understands the meaning of altruism. So manytimes through this summer we had reports of members introuble, needing assistance. Through the pleasure of socialnetworking we all found the help and support we needed. Ilove that about this club. We may be fierce competitors, wemay not all really 'like' each other but when the call goes outfor help we answer.Avant-garde: a-vant-garde [a'vant-gard'] noun, adj.1. a group active in the invention and application of newtechniques in a given field.Progressive: pro-gres-sive [pro-gres'-iv] adjective1. moving forward; advancing.2. Proceeding in steps; continuing steadily by increments3. Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions ornew policies, ideas or methodsThese last two are for what's to come this fall.We beginagain every year in the fall. We welcome new members withnew enthusiasm and ideas. Our existing members come backfrom a busy summer with lots of news and refreshedexcitement. Make sure you are a part of this and that youalways share with the newsletter editor.SUBMITTED BYPage 1DEL BEAULAC

WHAT’SINTHIS ISSUEPresident’s MessagePage 1Editor’s MessagePage 2Upcoming EventsPage 3BrioPage 4Agility Equipment Silent auctionPage 5NKC The Next Generation!!Page 6National Master Hunt TestPage 7Precious PupsPage 8R Dog WalkPage 9Brags!!Page 10-13* Deadline for submissions for the newsletter is the 15th of every month! *Send your stories, humour, photos, brags, events and news in to Carolyn atnkc.newsletter@gmail.comEvents should have contact names and phone numbers, if possible, as noteveryone is online.Please include “newsletter” in the subject line.Please send photos as attachments, even if they’re also in your document.Many thanks!!Editor’s MessageThank you all for giving me the opportunity to work on the NKC Newsletter!Now that I’m up and running, it will take me some time to get everything right soplease bear with me. If I have missed anything, please let me know and I will put itin the Novembers newsletter.Please send in all your brags, articles, jokes, photos, suggestions, announcements,NKC show photos and commentary, etc. to the newsletter email address(nkc.newsletter@gmail.com)Submitted by Carolyn SolsburyPage 2

UPCOMING EVENTSPlease send Events notices to the Editor at nkc.newsletter@gmail.com.(Please include the word “newsletter” in the Subject line.)November 19, 2011 - November 20, 2011 - Nanaimo, BC (Indoor)Nanaimo Kennel ClubRally Obedience November 05, 2011 - November 06, 2011 Courtenay, BC (Indoor)Forbidden Plateau Obedience & Tracking ClubConformation November 25, 2011 - November 27, 2011 Cloverdale, BC (Indoor)Elsie Murray Canine Centre SocietyAgility November 05, 2011 - November 06, 2011 - Prince George, BC (Indoor)Top Dog AgilityObedienceNovember 25, 2011 - November 27, 2011 - Cloverdale, BC (Indoor)Elsie Murray Canine Centre SocietyJunior HandlingFull information for events available atwww.canuckdogs.com, www.aac.caand individual clubs’ websites.NKC General Meeting Dates 2011October 24thNovember 28thDecember - no meeting* Note Stat holidays require a move from the 4th Monday of the month.The events in this listing are coming up in the near future. Check the websites forCanuck Dogs, the CKC or our own club website for information on how to obtain apremium list/closing dates etc. Also look for the flyer posted on our notice board in theCentennial building.Also, do not forget if you are entering trials on the island, to apply for the NKC prize,which goes to the NKC member with the highest score in the trial. We offer a cash prizewhich needs to be claimed at the trial and submitted at the next NKC meeting to theTreasurer.Page 3

BrioMay 28, 2008 – July 16, 2011On July 16th Judy Teskey and Wendy Tisdall made theexcruciating and heart wrenching decision to put to rest Brio,the wonderful young Flat-coated Retriever they bred and coowned.Judy and her dogs were field training in the Okanagan whenBrio’s neck became sensitive. A local vet suspected Brio hadpulled a muscle while working in the field; he recommended restand an anti-inflammatory. Brio recovered quickly and graduallygot back to training. Brio, along with sisters Scout and Arrow,was entered in hunt tests in Regina, then Saskatoon so they leftthe Okanagan, heading east. As they drove along the TransCanada Highway Brio became restless and in discomfort – theneck pain came back with a vengeance. The vet in Regina didn’t know exactly what wasgoing on but felt it was very serious; she suspected meningitis. She recommended travelingto Saskatoon, to the University of Saskatchewan’s Veterinarian Teaching College.Initially vets at the Teaching College couldn’t figureout what the problem was; clearly it was lifethreatening - Brio had lost all coordination, was insevere pain and was barely conscious. The CAT scanperformed the next morning provided the answer:Brio’s body had been invaded by a severe bacterialinfection. Three types of bacteria, one whichproduced toxins and gas, had traveled from his neck,up his spinal column into his skull, around his brainstem and brain and down his spinal column. In someplaces more than half of his spinal column was filledwith gas which severely compressed his spinal cord.In addition he had severe pneumonia. Surgeons said they could operate to remove theinfection, however chances of survival were minimal and risks of paralysis were high. Theexcruciating and heart wrenching decision was made.Lively, animated and full of joy – Brio lived up tohis musically inspired name. Our hearts ache withBrio’s passing .at the same time we feel blessedto have shared three years with him. He was awonderful boy.These dogs of ours really do wiggle their waydeeply into our hearts – they bring so much joyand happiness . and occasionally sorrow. Wecouldn’t imagine our lives without them.Judy Teskey & Wendy TisdallBrio – CH Coastalight Rip Roar’n Brio CD SH WCX Am WPage 4

The agility group is cleaning out the equipment room of old equipment that is nolonger used, so at the November meeting we will be holding a silent auction. Theitem available are listed below along with a minimum bid. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to bid on an item, please email either JaniceMcAllan jmcallan@shaw.ca or Diane Brown dlbrown@telus.net with your firstbid and the highest bid you will go if you are out bided on the first one.MinimumBid*QtyWeave poles – 21 inches, 2 sets of 6 including poles.180.002 tires – no stand*215.00Approx. 24 jump bars – 1 ½ inch extra wide in length*2430.00Approx 18 jump bars – 1 ½ inch - regulation length*1820.001 CKC wood panel jump115.007 sets wood CKC jumps and 14 bars – some need slight repair*720.001 regulation Aframe1200.001 dog walk – possibly needs some repair (not regulation but great for practice)120.00Assorted AAC table parts110.001 full CKC table with different heights.115.00AAC wood spread including 5 bars.115.00Page 5

Kirsten aka Ch Gleniren Kiss NRun Sunshoo delivered twopuppies this June of which wehung on to one. Cali, akaLittlewings Kiss N The Gold,has her ears up and is readyto take on puppy class thisfall.Maggie HenigmanLittlewing PapillonsPage 6

National Master Hunt TestSuccess!!!This year’s CKC National Master Hunt Test was held on Vancouver Island – at SwallowfieldFarm, near Chemainus. Retrievers and their handlers from across Canada and the WesternUSA entered the challenging five day event which started on August 15 th.Two NKC teams entered the prestigious national level test – Judy Teskey and Arrow andJudy with Scout. Each day the three judges, from Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Alabama,designed tests that expertly utilized the complex and beautiful estuary grounds. The testswere extremely demanding yet exciting. Lots of adrenalin producing moments!Happily Scout and Arrow worked extremely well all week and were awarded new “NationalMaster Hunter” titles and lovely red and white ribbons. Scout and Arrow are bred and coowned by Judy Teskey and Wendy Tisdall. Their dam is Rip; in 2008 Rip was Canada’ssecond Flat-coated retriever to be awarded the National Master Hunter title.Qualifying at the 2011 CKC National Master Hunt Test automatically qualifies Canadian dogsto run the 2012 AKC Master National Hunt Test in Alabama What’s the expression?“God willing and the water doesn’t rise ” Who knows, there might be a long road tripin our future!It was heartwarming during the five days to have the support and encouragement ofnumerous NKC members . and our CKC director – Margaret Jones. Margaret became soengrossed in the competition that she came each day to enjoy the dog work and cheer onthe teams.Extra special “thanks” to Wendy for her friendship . I count my lucky stars that 12 or 13years ago Wendy decided I had to have a Flat-coated retriever!!! What an adventure it is!!!Judy TeskeyRip - NMH GMH OTCH Am/Can CH Coastalight WindOver Tide Can TD DD MH UD ** Am MH UD Am/CanWCXArrow – NMH GMH Am/Can CH Coastalight IslandTreasure Can CDX MH ** Am CD SH Am/Can WCXScout – NMH Can CH Coastalight Mistaya Scout Can CDMH WCX Am CD JH WCJudy and the Girls!Page 7